Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 33

Chapter 33

Before Angela could respond, Cecilia suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my, Angela, what happened to your face? It's all red. Did someone slap you?"

Angela had tried covering the handprint with foundation before coming here, but it hadn't done a thorough job.

Meanwhile, the slap she had given Fiona earlier, though seemingly harsh, had barely left a

mark.

"Fiona, this really isn't right. Angie may not come from a wealthy family, but she's a good girl. How could you treat her so harshly? Imagine how heartbroken her parents would be if they knew!”

Ursula's putrage seemed genuine, as though she was standing up for Angela.

At that moment, Joseph's expression darkened to a degree that felt almost palpable.

Fiona stood silently, clearly in a precarious position. Yet, she refused to glance at Angela.

She had indeed slapped Angela. She wasn't the type to bow her head or apologize to someone she deemed unworthy. Especially not when she had acted in Dexter's interest.

quickly interjected with a smile. "The

an allergic reaction to

on my

she genuinely cares about Dexter and I. She's also. incredibly busy. Without her, Bamford Co. wouldn't have survived all the negative press

simple sentences, yet they skillfully

slightly taken aback. He glanced at Angela with a flicker

eyes.

so?" he muttered. "If you say so, I'll believe it. But remember, no matter what happens, harmony within the family is the

She opened her mouth

stay here. Dexter's sudden injury has her more worried than anyone else,” Angela added. Joseph looked at Angela,

Ursula added tactfully, “Dad, since Fiona is staying, Cece and I will take our leave. If

Chapter 33

of

nodded, granting his

maintained her perfectly poised demeanor.

Angela's mind drifted to the

were at odds, Angela had often seen Fiona suffer in Ursula's presence. Time and again, Ursula and

this,

felt a warmth from Ursula and Cecilia that she had